Cole Matthews's Weaknesses

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Cole Matthews was fifteen years old. He lived in Minneapolis, Minnesota until his banishment to Drake Island, Alaska. Cole was a bully, and beat up Peter Driscal when he ratted Cole out about a break-in Cole committed. Cole was an independent kid that thought the world revolved around him until he completely changed on Drake Island. Now Cole has gained forgiveness from Peter due to Cole’s devotion to heal Peter. Cole understands how life works and he got a second chance at life when Peter comes to the island. Even Edwin, the Tlingit elder stated, “You have changed” to Cole. Cole only felt he could make everything okay if he helped Peter heal the scar that Cole made. I believe Cole’s anger could still be a small weakness, but that is the

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